Adding a whole-house humidifier can help improve winter ailments in Yukon including scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Since it works with your heating system, you don’t need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, sloshing water as you go.

Since this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you select and how long we need to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s discuss the different models and their estimated fee.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind because they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your home by using a padded rotated wheel, which moves up and dissolves water.

They’re available as bypass, which works when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the decreased price tag also is accompanied by an increased need for service to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture across your residence. Depending on how frequently you use the humidifier, you’ll need to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name says, flow-through humidifiers move water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They use more water as opposed to a drum model, but the chance of mold is lower since the water drains once the humidification cycle is done. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to install a new pad at least once a year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is known as the best efficiency and requires the least amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you need, they can range from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Since they can run without your furnace being on, they might need slightly more energy than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they usually don’t have mold troubles.

Make Winter More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning

Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it offers many advantages a single-room model can’t. Some of those pluses involve:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from drying out
  • Creating an improved space for household members who suffer from respiratory conditions, including asthma
  • Alleviating usual winter complaints, such as dry skin or cracked lips
  • Decreasing static electricity

Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while indoors? Our Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning pros can help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 405-494-7444 now to get started.